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Gale, Ron. (2003). People Swimming near Sea Birds on Michaelmas Cay, Part of the Great Barrier Reef, 1987, Collection reference: 7435 Ron and Ngaire Gale Collection.

Queensland stories

Uncover known and unknown stories from across the State and through time.

Mylee Joseph at Next Library 2017

Interested in play, creativity and re-imagining library environments? Be inspired by Next Library

In this guest post, Next Library Satellite 2020 Ambassador, Mylee Joseph shares her thoughts on…
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Hornibrook: building bridges connects Brisbane

A decade of building major bridge infrastructure projects in Brisbane cemented Sir Manuel Richard Hornibrook (often known as ‘MR’) as a pioneering Queenslander into the history of the state.

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Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?
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Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Participation in WWI

State Library of Queensland is continuing to discover and confirm Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Soldiers of the First World War.
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Queenslanders in conversation: mega events

As we hang up our boots after the Commonwealth Games, we will explore some of the economic, environmental and social impacts of large scale events in Queensland...
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Queensland Women of the First World War

With limited opportunity for active service, how did women contribute during the tumultuous years of the First World War?
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Queenslanders in Conversation: purpose in paradise

A panel of highly regarded Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds share their stories about what being a Queenslander means to them and discuss the challenges a...
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Queenslanders in Conversation: Digital humans

How are wearable technologies impacting our day-to-day lives? To what extent is the digital world merging with the human body and what are the consequences of t...
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